Launched to recognise excellence in the world of fine food & drink, the awards also recognise innovative new products, diversity champions and outstanding regional producers.
The winners were decided through a combination of public vote and through the deliberations of a line-up of leading industry judges.
Nicola Woods, Event Manager for Speciality & Fine Food Fair, told That's Food and Drink: “We were not only overwhelmed by the unprecedented number of entries but also by their exceptional quality. This truly highlights the incredible innovation happening within our industry.”
The winners were:
Large Independent Retailer of the Year, sponsored by WBC, in partnership with BIRA
Nourished Communities
Small Independent Retailer of the Year, sponsored by WBC, in partnership with BIRA
Club Soda
New Product of the Year – UK
Two Farmers 0.0% Apple Cider, Two Farmers
New Product of the Year – International
Kimchi Ketchup, Chimac
'Not Year on the Shelf' Award
Smoked Cornish Mackerel, Hevva!
Outstanding Regional Star
Joanna Morgan, Founder, Radnor Preserves
DEI Champion
Mex Ibrahim, Co-Founder, Women in the Food Industry
Outstanding Industry Champion
Wildfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, Founder, The Black Farmer
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